Vivienne Pither - Dietitian

NOURISHING THE BODY AND THE MIND FROM PRECONCEPTION ONWARDS

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INTRODUCING VIVIENNE PITHER

Vivienne is a mother of three beautiful children who all suffer from various food intolerances with varying reactions, a consequence of genetics on both sides of the family! (see My Story). Through combining her passion for health, experiences as a mother and her career as a dietitian she offers invaluable knowledge and experience to help families discover the foods that are affecting them, resulting in calmer households and happier families. She treats both children and adults, with many adults presenting with food intolerance symptoms that have changed over time, from the child with eczema and asthma to the adult with migraines, anxiety and chronic fatigue.

She offers consultations in her office in Bundall for local residents, or for Australian residents who don't live nearby, she provides Skype and FaceTime consultations. For the elderly who can't leave their home or the mother with a newborn and kids, she is also happy to conduct home visits at an additional charge. Once you have seen Vivienne, she provides ongoing support via email between visits to answer any questions and ensure that you are on the right track.

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Are you food sensitive?

Are you eating the right food for both of you? Nutritional Epigenetics links food and environmental chemicals to developmental disorders in children. Brie and camembert aren't the only foods to be avoided. One consultation is all you will need to ensure you are eating the right foods and getting all of your essential nutrients for both you and your baby.

Food chemicals from the mother's diet pass into the breast milk and can cause food intolerant symptoms in the sensitive baby.

FOOD INTOLERANCES

The links below will lead you to the world of food intolerance at The Food Intolerance Network and RPAH allergy unit with all of the latest information and research to support the RPAH elimination diet

It is recommended that a child first trial an elimination diet before they begin medication for ADHD.

What is FOOD-INDUCED ADHD?

Some children have FOOD-INDUCED ADHD and may react to both additives in food and also to natural chemicals such as amines, glutamates and salicylates found in 'healthy' food. When these kids start on an elimination diet, in most circumstances behaviour improves almost immediately. (See a recently published article on FOOD-INDUCED ADHD and why GPs and paediatricians should first recommend a trial of the elimination diet before offering medication).

FOOD-INDUCED ADHD AND MEDICATION

Some children have FOOD-INDUCED ADHD that also requires medication, often if they still have a debilitating degree of inattention during class and they struggle to do and finish their work. In these sensitive children, even if they are medicated, if they eat the affecting foods, it may interfere with the ability of the medication to work effectively.

NON FOOD-INDUCED ADHD

If you do not see any improvement in behaviour with a trial of the elimination diet, your child does not have food-induced ADHD and you may need to consult your GP or paediatrician for other therapies.

Disclaimer: All information provided on this page is for educational
and informational purposes only. Always consult with your doctor or healthcare
provider for possible underlying illness and to determine the best course of
treatment for you or your child. Before
beginning dietary investigation, consult a dietitian with an interest in food
intolerance. This website also includes links to Third-party websites for the
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